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Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
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Related lotRelated to Lot 16729 · Same country / area · Block · Similar period · Same classification
specialised study, with the basics set both mint (plus 5s on ordinary paper and 10s shade, both u.m.) and used (2s to £1 on pieces with LIMBE cds cancels of 23 JUL 45), plus 9 examples of 2s (incl. plate block of 4) with the distinctive grid-like background, u.m. There follow many pages of ½d to 1s with printings, shades, imprint blocks, papers etc., mostly in multiples incl. 2d carmine complete sheet. Fascinating material. STC £1310 (Sev. 100's)
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
plate — Plate
A printing plate, or an identifying plate number or characteristic, associated with the production of a stamp.
block — Block
A joined group of stamps, normally arranged in at least two rows and two columns.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 16729 · Same country / area · Similar period
Balance collection neatly presented on printed pages largely mint in slightly mixed condition. Incls: Brit Central Africa 1d no wmk SG21 fine m.m. Arms types wmk CA to 6d SG46 this with heavy h/r. 1934 set mint. SJ set mint. GVI 1938 short set to 1/-. SW pair UPU set. Diamond Jub set cds f.u. Cat £250+. (49).
Philatelic terms
wmk — Watermark
An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
pair — Pair
Two stamps that remain joined together.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 16729 · Same country / area · Similar period
GVI used collection on New Age album pages, Incls Coronation set, definitive set to 5/- (2/6d short corner perf), 1945 pictorial set with later 1d, 20/- very faint indistinct cancel. Victory, SW UPU & Diamond Jub sets. (46).
Philatelic terms
U — Used
A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
perf — Perforation
The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 16729 · Same country / area · Similar period
GVI period complete basic listing (Excls postage Dues), neatly presented on album pages, fine & fresh looking m.m. (Couple of the 1938 low values with tone marks on perfs). (48).
Philatelic terms
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
Related lotRelated to Lot 16729 · Same country / area · Similar period
KGVI ORDINARY paper 10s. Bluish green and brown-red/pale green in a complete right half-sheet of 30 stamps (6x5) SHEET Number 431 in selvedge N.E. u.m. full original gum. Minor wrinking, trimmed selvedge S.E. David Brandon, Philatelic Expert of Brandon Galleries presently offers the left-hand side of this remarkable sheet described as UNIQUE and Magnificent. A REMARKABLE SHOWPIECE. Brandon also offers an u.m. single at £275. Upon the single selling price alone the x30 stamps command a retail value of up to GBP£8,250=. Recognising the rarity but also presumably the intent to keep his half sheet intact rather than be broken down for a premium price Brandon Galleries offers their complete left half sheet of x30 stamps for a more reasonable GBP£6,600=. There's no better provenance than to view the matching sheet on-line now. TUT offers the matching sheet number 431 sheet at £5,950= reducing but with price-stop, how far will this drop. RARE RARE RARE (1 half sheet 30v.) If you are a serious collector of Nyasaland this opportunity will only come by once. Seize it?
Philatelic terms
UM — Unmounted Mint
A mint stamp with original gum that has not been mounted or hinged.
SG — Stanley Gibbons
The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
SG value — Stanley Gibbons catalogue value
The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price.
selvedge — Selvedge
The unprinted margin of a stamp sheet attached to one or more stamps; also commonly called sheet margin.
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.
